buscador
“buscador” means “search engine” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
search engine
Also: browser tool
📝 In Action
Escribe la pregunta en el buscador.
A1Type the question into the search engine.
Google es el buscador más popular del mundo.
A2Google is the most popular search engine in the world.
Prefiero usar un buscador que respete mi privacidad.
B1I prefer to use a search engine that respects my privacy.
seeker
Also: searcher, scout
📝 In Action
Él es un buscador de tesoros.
B1He is a treasure hunter.
Los buscadores de talentos están en el estadio.
B2The talent scouts are at the stadium.
Siempre he sido un buscador de la verdad.
C1I have always been a seeker of the truth.
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Which of the following is a 'buscador'?
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Derived from the Spanish verb 'buscar' (to look for), which likely comes from a Vulgar Latin word 'buxicare' (to box or to search for something in a box). The ending '-dor' is the standard way to turn a verb into a noun that performs the action.
First recorded: 13th century (general root); modern computing sense mid-1990s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'buscador' used for the search bar on a website?
Yes! You can call the search bar 'el buscador' or more specifically 'la barra de búsqueda'.
Can I use 'buscador' for someone looking for a job?
Not usually. We typically say 'solicitante de empleo' or just say 'está buscando trabajo' (they are looking for work).
What is the difference between 'buscador' and 'investigador'?
A 'buscador' looks for something specific that exists (like a file or a talent), while an 'investigador' (researcher) tries to discover new information or solve a crime.